Evgeni Malkin and Will Smith will be leading the charge for the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks, respectively, when the two teams play on Saturday, Dec. 13 at PPG Paints Arena, with the puck dropping at 3 p.m. ET. Here's everything you need to know about the Penguins-Sharks game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Penguins vs. Sharks Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET
- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penguins | -1.5 | 145 | -175 | 6.5 | 105 | -125 | -175 | +145 |
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Penguins vs. Sharks Prediction
ATS Pick: Penguins (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Penguins 4 - Sharks 2
Penguins vs. Sharks Betting Insights
- Pittsburgh's games this season have finished above this matchup's total of 6.5 goals 13 times.
- San Jose has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 13 of 32 games this season.
- These teams are scoring 5.9 goals per game between them, 0.6 fewer than this game's total.
- These teams together surrender six goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this game'souting's over/under.
- In terms of goals scored, the Penguins are 19th in the league, and the Sharks are 23rd.
- The Penguins are fourth in the league in goals conceded, and the Sharks are 24th.
Penguins Stats
- The Penguins' 90 total goals (3.1 per game) make them the 19th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
- Pittsburgh has allowed 80 total goals (2.8 per game), ranking fourth in NHL action in terms of the fewest goals against.
- Their goal differential (+10) makes them sixth-best in the league.
- The 24 power-play goals Pittsburgh has recorded this season are the third-most in the NHL (on 77 chances).
- The Penguins' 31.17% power-play conversion rate ranks third-best in the league.
- The one shorthanded goal Pittsburgh has scored this season rank 22nd among all NHL teams.
Penguins Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 29 | 18 | 14 | 32 | 27 | 10 | 55.9% |
| Evgeni Malkin | 26 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 8 | 46.2% |
| Bryan Rust | 27 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 27 | 5 | 0% |
| Erik Karlsson | 29 | 2 | 19 | 21 | 49 | 15 | - |
| Anthony Mantha | 29 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 6 | 12.5% |
Penguins Player Props
Sharks Stats
- With 89 goals (2.8 per game), the Sharks have the NHL's 23rd-ranked offense.
- San Jose has conceded 104 total goals this season (3.2 per game), ranking 24th in the NHL.
- Their -15 goal differential is 27th in the league.
- San Jose has 21 power-play goals (on 114 chances), 10th in the NHL.
- The Sharks score on 18.42% of their power plays, No. 18 in the NHL.
- This season, San Jose has two shorthanded goals (13th in NHL).
Sharks Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 32 | 15 | 29 | 44 | 49 | 16 | 47.3% |
| Will Smith | 32 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 28 | 8 | 24.1% |
| William Eklund | 28 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 33 | 7 | 0% |
| Alexander Wennberg | 32 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 22 | 13 | 45.3% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 32 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 7 | 28.6% |
Sharks Player Props
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